Jews 4 Jesus

In the Book of Romans, the Apostle Paul declares, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel”—but why was
there a need to defend the possibility that he might be ashamed of the Gospel?

Join us in this seminar, where we will delve into Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome, and tackle
other questions such as:

  • Why would Paul remind his readers that the Good News was first for Israel?
  • What is the Gospel; who is it intended for?
  • How are we to go about making the Gospel known?

Date: 5 Nov 2019
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue: 7 Armenian Street, Bible House, Level 4, Morrison–Liang Room, Seminar Room 1, S179932
Cost: $25

*Registration Closing Date: 4 Nov 2019

For further enquiries, please contact Florence Kang at 6304 3765 or sowerinstitute@bible.org.sg


Kids in the Book (NT) Training of Trainers 2019

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
—Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)

 

Join us to be equipped to help children to explore, understand and love the New Testament!

Learn how to:

  • Present the New Testament in a creative and fun manner for young audiences
  • Teach children about the importance of daily prayer and reading the Word
  • Provide children with a holistic understanding of the New Testament

Who should attend?

  • Church leaders or pastors involved in Children’s Ministry
  • Parents and teachers of young children

Date: 19 Oct 2019
Time: 8am to 6:30pm
Venue: 7 Armenian Street, Bible House, Rooftop Pavilion
Cost: $250 (inclusive of training materials and light refreshments)

*Closing Date: 14 Oct 2019

For more information, email sowerinstitute@bible.org.sg or contact 6304 5286.


Walking In Your Shoes

Hopes. Dreams. Families. Stories. Lives. They have them too.
Come, walk in their shoes.

 

"SOW CARE" is a ministry of The Bible Society of Singapore (BSS) that aims to reach marginalised and vulnerable communities in Singapore, such as guest workers.

In partnership with Hope Initiative Alliance and and some 70 other organisations, SOW CARE will be hosting ‘Walking in Your Shoes’—an exhibition that seeks to appreciate these guest workers who have left their homes in search of better opportunities for both their families and themselves.

Come and be challenged to walk in their shoes as you learn their struggles, and experience their everyday routines at work and in dormitories. Through the exhibition, you will also catch a glimpse of their lives beyond being guest workers in Singapore, and come to know their inspiring stories of hope, dreams and sacrifice.

Date: 20 – 29 Sept 2019
Venue: Far East Plaza, Level 2 Concourse


Trauma Healing Initial Equipping

Calling all church and ministry leaders, missionaries, social workers, mental wellness professionals, and everyone who is keen on learning how to help trauma victims.

Trauma Healing — Initial Equipping is the first part of a 2-part Bible-based Trauma Healing Programme from the Trauma Healing Institute at American Bible Society. It equips churches and individuals to care for people who suffer emotional and spiritual injuries from traumatic events such as abuse, conflict and loss, and walk with them on a journey to healing and restoration with God and with others.

Initial Equipping
ScheduleWed– Sat, 27–30 Jan 2021
Time9am-5pm
Fees$380 (early bird price till 3 Jan) | $420 (from 4 Jan)
Venue7 Armenian Street, Bible House, S179932

Registration closes on 9 October!

Before registering, please:

  1. Read the Detailed Course Information below,
  2. Download the Statement of Support,
  3. Have it signed by your church leadership or Christian organisation supervisor, and
  4. Email it to Florence Kang.

Please note: Registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of the online registration, payment AND the signed Statement of Support.

Detailed Course Information

Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship, in partnership with Trauma Healing Institute (THI), aims to provide leadership and services to churches and organisations using God’s word to bring healing and restoration to trauma survivors.

THI’s trauma healing programme provides basic mental health concepts with a biblical framework, using Scripture passages and composite real-life stories to help traumatised people connect the teaching with their circumstances.

Topics Covered
  • If God loves us, why do we suffer?
  • How can the wounds of our hearts be healed?
  • What happens when someone is grieving?
  • Taking your pain to the cross
  • How can we forgive others?
  • How can churches minister amidst various causes of trauma (domestic violence, suicide, etc.)?
  • How can we live as Christians amidst conflict?
  • Looking ahead


How the Programme Works
The programme consists of four components: Part I, a Practicum, Part II and a competency-based assessment.

1. Part I: Initial Equipping Session. Candidates attend a 3.5 day Initial Equipping session which allows participants to: explore their own trauma and bring it to Christ for healing; experience participatory learning; learn basic biblical and mental health principles related to trauma care; and develop plans for using what they have learned in their community. Trauma healing facilitators aim to ‘do no harm’ to those they help. To this end, participants are evaluated through a simple test.

2. Practicum. Participants return to their communities and apply what they have learned. They need to teach the five core lessons at least twice to groups of at least three people and send in reports on their activities.

3. Part II: Advanced Equipping Session. This 3-day session (conducted 6 or 9 months after the Initial Equipping session) focuses on consolidating the facilitator’s competencies in view of their practicum experience.

4. Competency-based assessment. Participants will be certified when they demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Able to manage personal well-being.
  • Able to work on a team.
  • Able to help traumatised people (listening, confidentiality, and so on).
  • Able to lead groups in a participatory way.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the content.

5. Certification and Deployment. At the end of the advanced session, participants are awarded a Certificate of Participation, or, for those who qualify, a facilitator-in-training Certificate. For some, these certificates may be awarded later when the competencies have been acquired.


Who should attend?
This programme is intended for Christians who would like to explore becoming a trauma healing facilitator so that they can provide basic care for those wounded by trauma and loss, or train others to do so.

Requirements:

  • Able to teach others in a community.
  • Able to attend all of the sessions.
  • Committed to helping trauma survivors.
  • Must be referred by church leadership or Christian organisation supervisor who must sign the Statement of Support.

About the Trainer

Ps Shannon Chan Mei Ming

A nurse turned pastor, Mei Ming was formerly the Minister of Cell Groups at the International Baptist Church and also the Associate Pastor of Leng Kwang Baptist Church. She is currently serving at Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church.

Carol Lim Seok Lin

Carol has a passion to serve God through helping people with challenges lead a more meaningful life. Trained as a special needs educator and equipped with a Masters in Special Education, she has more than three decades of experience in Singapore and overseas.


Trauma Healing Programme

The programme provides basic mental health concepts within a biblical framework—using Scripture passages and real-life stories to help people connect the teaching with their circumstances.

DATE AND TIME:
Saturday, 13 April 2024 at 10am–1pm

VENUE:
Bible House, 7 Armenian Street S179932

This seminar delves into the societal repercussions of trauma, pathways to healing, and how we can integrate Biblical principles with mental health practices to bring hope to those affected by trauma.

DATE AND TIME:
16–19 April 2024 at 9am–5pm

VENUE:
Bible House, 7 Armenian Street S179932

The proven model of the Trauma Healing Institute uses applied Scripture and mental health principles to address spiritual and emotional wounds caused by trauma of war, violence, natural disasters, and abuse.

DATE AND TIME:
22–26 April 2024 at 9am–5pm

VENUE:
Bible House, 7 Armenian Street S179932


Telling the Story

Telling the Story

Imparting the Word to the Next Generation

Children and youth ministry leaders, learn how to teach your young people to engage with the Word in new and exciting ways with this hands-on training and overview of various experiential learning styles!

Through live demonstrations in both Tandem Storytelling and Text Mapping methods, you will be given a powerful toolset to use right away in a wide variety of ministry settings. Don’t miss this important equipping session!

Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2018
Time: 2pm–5pm
Venue: 7 Armenian St, Bible House, Level 4, Morrison-Liang Seminar Rooms, S179932
Facilitators: Dr Calvin Chong and Syrena Womack


Raising Wise Digital Citizens in a Complex World

Seminar A:
Putting Media and Technology in Their Proper Place in Your Home

Our little ones are growing up in an environment that is surrounded by media and technology, and it is increasingly common to see primary school children and even pre-schoolers fiddling around with a smartphone or a tablet. This session will provide tips for parents and children ministry leaders on how to build healthy media habits for your young children, what to consider before giving your child a smartphone, and how you can guide them to harness the power of technology for Christ.

Date: Wed, 16 May 2018
Time: 7.30pm–9.30pm
Venue: 7 Armenian St, Bible House, Level 4, Morrison-Liang Room, Seminar Rooms 1 & 2, S179932
Cost: $30

Seminar B:
Social Media & Sexuality — How to Discuss Boundaries through Quality Conversations with My Teen

Our teens lead a "double life": an online life and offline one. As they spend more time on social media and other forms of media and technology, they are more affected by what happens online, which in turn impacts their behaviours and actions offline. This session, which is specially catered to parents of teenagers, will cover the latest media trends, explore why teens like what they like, and how to discuss boundaries in media, technology, and sexuality with them through quality conversations.

Date: Wed, 23 May 2018
Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm
Venue: 7 Armenian St, Bible House, Level 4, Morrison-Liang Room, Seminar Rooms 1 & 2, S179932
Cost: $30

About the Speaker

Carol Loi (MBA, Nanyang Technological University) serves in Generations of Virtue, a ministry that is committed to teaching sexual wholeness and integrity, and equipping families to transform culture. She is also a digital literacy educator and a parenting coach, having spent over two decades in public service, including the Ministry of Education and the Info-communication Media Development Authority.


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Are We Reaching the Next Generation?

Our first NextGen Seminar “Are We Reaching the Next Generation?” was held on 31 March 2016 at St Andrew’s Cathedral. More than 130 people from over 55 churches attended to hear from our speakers.

The speakers shared valuable insights for those working with children and youth. Dr Norman Wong discussed the principles behind building a thriving youth ministry, while Charleston Lim from Heart of God Church explained how churches can release and empower youths to not just be leaders of tomorrow, but leaders of today. Pastor Sam Phun from River Community Church shared his insights on how his church trains children to minister to other children.


Are We Losing the Next Generation?

Our second NextGen Seminar “Are We Losing the Next Generation?” was held on 28 June 2016 with 110 people from over 50 churches gathering to learn how ministries and parents can effectively disciple the next generation.

Dr Calvin Chong (Singapore Bible College) gave a presentation on reaching and nurturing the next generation in a media-saturated world with many competing voices. He also explained how stories, rituals and relationships are being used to shape values and the worldviews of the next generation.

In the panel discussion that followed, Rev Christopher Chia (Adam Road Presbyterian Church) shared about his church’s work in building lifelong disciples from childhood to adulthood and beyond. Ps Joey Asher Tan (Grace Assembly of God) described how his youth ministry has transited to age-based niches instead of one ‘mass’ youth ministry. Christina Ong (Methodist TRAC, Children’s Ministry) talked about how she reduced the fallout when teens leave the children’s ministry by introducing a ‘tweens’ ministry. Finally, Yuen Chee Onn (Centre for Fathering) shared about the need for fathers to be properly equipped for their role and encouraged parents not to make the mistake of outsourcing the work of discipleship to church or youth ministry.

About the Speaker

Dr Calvin Chong resizedDr Calvin Chong is Associate Professor of Educational Studies at Singapore Bible College. His current teaching and research areas relate to youth, urban missions, and oral preference learners. Calvin is a board member of The Evangelical Fellowship of Singapore and HealthServe, a community development NGO.